Complaints
121
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Saab 9-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#141 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Avg mileage:85,155 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:59,070 mi
Fires:2
#310 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:48,656 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Saab 9-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 41 | — | 1 | 85,155 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 2 | 59,070 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 10 | — | — | 48,656 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 7 | — | — | 53,538 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 4 | — | — | 83,867 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | — | 109,799 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 67,933 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 1 | 94,604 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 104,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 146,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | 79,317 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 3 | — | — | 71,167 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 1 | — | 64,060 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 83,320 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 83,320 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi |
Other Saab 9-5 Years
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